CVE-2021-24703
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CVE-2021-24703 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. The Download Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the dpwap_plugin_activate AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscribers, to activate plugins that are already installed.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Download Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the dpwap_plugin_activate AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscribers, to activate plugins that are already installed.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Metagauss | Download Plugin | < 1.6.1 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4ed8296e-1306-481f-9a22-723b051122c0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4ed8296e-1306-481f-9a22-723b051122c0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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